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NAVY RECRUITMENT CENTRE
(NRC)
As a Naval Diver, you'll join a group of elite men handpicked for their tough character, sharp
minds and unbeatable agility, in one of the following specialised groups.
The Naval Diving Unit is one of the SAF's
elite fighting forces. To join the Naval Diving UNDERWATER DEMOLITION GROUP (UDG)
Unit is to be part of a unit of distinguished As a member of the UDG, you'll ensure nothing gets
warriors of the deep who are renowned for
in the way of our mission. You'll combine your mastery
their unbreakable will.
of combat diving skills with your expertise in underwater
This is a vocation that's not for the weak. To demolition to clear any underwater obstacles.
earn your way into this prestigious unit, you
must first learn to be a master of the sea, air
and land through rigorous training. If you
make the cut, you'll combine unbeatable
physical endurance with razor sharp wits to
execute highly specialised operations, with CLEARANCE DIVING GROUP (CDG)
the help of sophisticated weaponry, cutting- As part of the CDG, you'll help preserve the safety of
edge equipment and advanced platforms. our vital sea lanes. As part of the Naval Explosive
Best of all, you'll embark on this adventure Ordnance Disposal (EOD) unit, you'll work closely
together with brave and loyal teammates who with mine countermeasure platforms to conduct hull
will be like a second family to you. checks as well as clear mines and war relics. You'll also
form an integral part of Accompanying Sea Security
If you believe you have what it takes to serve Teams (ASSeT), by boarding and searching ships that
our nation with an elite force that's renowned carry highly sensitive material through our waters.
both within and beyond our horizons, we
invite you to join the Republic of Singapore
Navy (RSN) as a Naval Diver. SPECIAL WARFARE GROUP (SWG)
As an elite soldier, you'll turn the tides in our favour
with your expertise in conducting highly complex
operations and your ability to operate over land, air
and sea. Together with state-of-the-art weaponry, and
a highly trained team that will always have your back,
you'll act as a force multiplier for the RSN.
When you join the Naval Diving Unit, you join an elite fighting force tha's renowned not only within the SAF, but also beyond our horizons.
To maintain the sharpest tip of SAF's spear, Naval Divers train with not just local but also global partners. The following are some of the coveted
badges and tabs that you could earn after completing some of these courses. INTERNATIONAL
LOCAL
US NAVY SEAL BADGE
Naval Divers earn this coveted badge after completing extremely
demanding training that is renowned for producing some of the world's
best maritime warriors. Naval Divers will be trained to conduct a variety
of special operations that involve the sea, air and land.
PROFESSIONAL DIVING BADGE SENIOR PROFESSIONAL DIVER BADGE SENIOR DIVING SUPERVISOR BADGE
Naval Divers earn this badge after This badge is worn by Naval Divers who Naval Divers who complete the 12-week
completing the 16-week Combat Diver complete the 12-week Dive Leader Course. Dive Supervisor Course will earn this badge.
US RANGER TAB
Course, which is specially designed to This course trains Naval Divers in supervisory This course is designed for those who have
train military divers of the SAF. and dive management skills, through modules completed the Dive Leader Course, and trains
Naval Divers who complete the highly US EXPLOSIVE ORDNANCE DISPOSAL BADGE
selective 61-day long Ranger School course Naval Divers earn this badge after qualifying as explosive ordnance
such as advanced underwater physics, diving Naval Divers to conduct diving supervision up
in small-unit infantry combat tactics in disposal (EOD) technicians. They are trained to construct, deploy, disarm
medical treatment and mission planning. to the maximum diving depth and to perform
various terrains will earn this tab. and dispose high explosive munitions, which may include chemical
treatment for diving related operations.
weapons and improvised explosive devices (IEDs).
OTHER LOCAL AND INTERNATIONAL COURSES
BASIC PARACHUTIST BADGE SPECIAL FORCES TAB RANGER TAB US SPECIAL FORCES TAB Naval Divers may also earn badges and tabs after participating in
This badge is worn by Naval Divers who This tab signifies that its wearer is trained to To earn this tab, Naval Divers must complete Naval Divers earn this tab after completing specialised local and overseas courses, such as:
are trained to operate in the air. To earn conduct highly complex operations and is one of the toughest courses in the SAF, which either the Special Forces Qualification Local: Military Free-fall
this badge, Naval Divers must complete capable of operating over land, air and sea. involves 65 days of intense training conducted Course or the Special Forces Detachment Singapore Combat Engineers Explosive Ordnance Disposal
ground training, as well as execute 5 live To earn this tab, Naval Divers must complete by the Commandos. Exceptional graduates will Officer Qualification Course at the US Army
International: UK Mine Warfare and Clearance Diving Officer Course
descents (3 day jumps and 2 night jumps) specialised training in operations such as have the opportunity to undergo advanced John F. Kennedy Special Warfare Center
US Marine Corps Basic Reconnaissance Course
with full combat equipment load. direct action, counter-terrorism, hostage rescue training at the US Ranger School. and School in Fort Bragg, North Carolina.
and strategic special operations. International Diving Course
Special Forces Combat Diving Supervisor Course
How does one go from man to warrior
of the deep? We start by handpicking OFFICER CAREER PATH
OCS (9 MONTHS) FURTHER STUDIES OR ASSUME
individuals who aren't just relentlessly
Those who undergo the Officer Selected trainees will enter
SHIPBOARD APPOINTMENTS
strong in body, but also in mind and
Career Path will be trained to inspire Officer Cadet School (OCS) to be Junior Naval Officers will hone their
character. We then test their limits,
and lead brave men and women to trained as future Commanders leadership skills on board one of the
pushing them to go beyond themselves
mission success. Naval Officers of the SAF. Aspiring young men RSN's platforms. Naval Officers may
through rigorous training. It will be a
are responsible for completing and women will be developed also be given the opportunity to pursue
trial by fire, and not many will make the
demanding missions, while ensuring and nurtured into Naval Officers higher education through various
cut. But those who have what it takes
the welfare, morale and professional who are professional and steeped scholarship schemes.
will emerge stronger, and will earn their
place in one of SAF's most elite units. development of the soldiers under in values, to serve and lead in
their charge. the RSN.
ALL NDU TRAINEES ASSUME NDU
APPOINTMENTS
PTP (8 WEEKS)/BMT (3 MONTHS) CDC (4 MONTHS) After undergoing rigorous training,
During Basic Military Training (BMT), recruits Naval Diver trainees will be trained to Naval Divers will be equipped with
learn basic soldiering skills, and build up their ensure nothing stands in their way in the – NAVAL DIVER PROFESSIONAL PHASE – the physical and mental strength
stamina and discipline through drills and Physical rigorous Combat Diver Course (CDC), which
WARRANT OFFICER/
SPECIALIST needed to operate in the elite Naval
Training. Pre-enlistees who do not achieve at least is divided into four phases: Physical Phase,
CAREER PATH CAST (1 MONTH) SFQC (9 MONTHS) SWC (4 MONTHS) Diving Unit. Those who make the
NAPFA Silver standard will undergo the Physical Diving Phase, Land Combat Training and
Training Phase (PTP) before BMT, in order to Shipboard Competency. Those who undergo the Warrant The Combat Advanced Skills Training The rigorous Special Forces The Special Warfare Course (SWC) cut will assume appointments in
build up their level of physical fitness. Officer/Specialist Career Path will (CAST) course aims to nurture Qualification Course (SFQC) will trains NDU's future operators in
either the Underwater Demolition
be trained to be highly specialised Naval Divers who have graduated turn Naval Divers into true warriors the highly specialised skills
Group, Clearance Diving Group or
experts and trainers in their fields. from CDC to be potential leaders in of the deep, and masters of the required to operate effectively in
the SAF. CAST also prepares sea, air and land. Special Forces the Special Warfare Group. SWC Special Warfare Group.
By gaining progressive levels of
Naval Divers for the Joint Special operators are trained in fields such also ensures Naval Divers meet
expertise and leadership, these
Forces Qualification Course, by as specialised combat diving, essential requirements, such as
leaders provide valuable guidance to
training candidates in basic land military free-fall and advanced water confidence.
commanders in their area of specialty.
combat and building up their demolitions, in order to deal with
physical fitness. the full spectrum of SAF operations.
Through either the Officer Career Path or the Warrant Officer/Specialist Career Path, we will develop your potential and give you opportunities for
promotion with skills upgrading and experience. The table below summarises some of the milestones that a Naval Diver may voyage through in his career.
OFFICER CAREER PATH WARRANT OFFICER/SPECIALIST CAREER PATH
2nd Lieutenant (2LT) – Captain (CPT)
• Chief Instructor Corporal (CPL) – 1st Sergeant (1SG)
• Section Head of UDG (Underwater Demolition Group), • Junior Instructor
CDG (Clearance Diving Group) and SWG (Special Warfare Group) • Junior Diver
• Officer-in-Commanding
• Special Forces Team Leader CPL 3SG 2SG 1SG
2LT LTA CPT • Assistant Operations Officer of a Warship
• Bridge Watch-keeping Certificate
• Certificate of Competency
Staff Sergeant (SSG) – Master Sergeant (MSG)
• Instructor (Platoon Sergeant) • UDT Company Sergeant Major
Major (MAJ) – Senior Lieutenant Colonel (SLTC) • UDT Platoon Sergeant • Explosive Ordnance Disposal Technician
• Head of Department • Clearance Diving Diver • Spec Ops Operator
• Senior Staff Officer/Head of Branch SSG MSG • Diver Leader • Boat Coxswain
• Commanding Officer of a Warship
• Commanding Officer of Dive School
MAJ LTC SLTC
• Unit Commanding Officer of UDG (Underwater Demolition Group), 3rd Warrant Officer (3WO) – Chief Warrant Officer (CWO)
CDG (Clearance Diving Group) and SWG (Special Warfare Group)
• SAF Sergeant Major • Master Chief, Navy
• Operations Officer of UDG (Underwater Demolition Group),
CDG (Clearance Diving Group) and SWG (Special Warfare Group) • Unit/Squadron Master Chief • Formation Master Chief
• Shipboard Principal Warfare Officer
• Formation Security Officer • Formation Senior Medic
• Doctrine and Development Warrant Officer • Formation Safety Warrant Officer
Colonel (COL) – Rear-Admiral (RADM) 3WO 2WO 1WO
• Petty Officer Dive • Petty Officer Boat
• Chief of Navy
• Chief of Staff – Naval Staff • Dive Supervisor • Operations/Intelligence Warrant Officer
• Fleet Commander • Master Trainer UDT • Team Leader
• Commander MSTF (Maritime Security Task Force)
• Instructor (Course Warrant) • Leading Petty Officer Dive
• Commander SOTF (Special Operations Task Force)
COL RADM RADM
(1 STAR) (2 STARS) • Commander NDU (Naval Diving Unit) • Leading Petty Officer Boat • Leading Petty Officer Raiders
• Deputy Commander SOTF (Special Operations Task Force) MWO SWO CWO
OFFICER CAREER PATH WARRANT OFFICER/SPECIALIST FLEXIBLE BENEFITS SCHEME
CAREER PATH
CPF TOP-UP ACCOUNT
Employee’s Contribution
Lower contribution rate compared to the private sector,
allowing more take-home pay
Employer’s Contribution
Matches that of the private sector
This flexible benefits scheme awards credit
SIGN-ON BONUS SIGN-ON BONUS
points (1 point = $1) that you can use for:
Officers who join us and have not A lump sum bonus of $30,000
been awarded any scholarships will be given out upon joining as a • Personal development/education
or back payments will be given a Naval Diver • Vacations
sign-on bonus of $20,000
• Child day-care services
• Children's education
SAVINGS ACCOUNT
Funds will be deposited monthly CAREER AND RETIREMENT • Medical claims
ENDOWMENT (CARE) ACCOUNT
for the first 10 years of service. • Personal insurance
Upon promotion to 3WO, monthly
Withdrawals can be made from
contributions will be made into
the 7th year of service onwards. First 6 years of service: 600 credits per year
your CARE account to prepare
you for your retirement 7th to 12th year of service: 800 credits per year
RETIREMENT ACCOUNT 13th year of service onwards: 1,000 credits per year
Contributions start from the
7th year of service PREMIUM BONUS
Receive payouts at 2 points in
your career: one at the end of
SERVICE BONUSES
your 6th year of service, and the
From the age of 45 to 50, you
other at the end of your 12th year
will also receive regular Service
of service, if you have reached
Bonuses
the rank of 3WO
OFFICER CAREER PATH WARRANT OFFICER/SPECIALIST CAREER PATH
Officer Cadet: Recruit:
$3,510 – $4,470 (Degree) $2,350 (Diploma) $2,140 (A-Level)
$2,630 (Diploma) $2,140 (Higher NITEC) $1,910 (NITEC)
STARTING PAY $2,420 (A-Level) $1,790 (3 'O' Level and above)
2nd Lieutenant/Lieutenant: 3rd Sergeant:
$4,060 – $4,740 (Degree) $2,610 (Diploma) $2,410 (A-Level)
$2,890 (Diploma) $2,410 (Higher NITEC) $2,170 (NITEC)
$2,660 (A-Level) $2,060 (3 'O' Level and above)
ADDITIONAL Diving Allowance: $700 – $1,000
ALLOWANCE
OFFICER CAREER PATH: WARRANT OFFICER/SPECIALIST CAREER PATH:
QUALIFICATIONS
Diploma & above At least 1 GCE 'O' Level pass
Singapore Citizen or Singapore PR intending to take up citizenship
BASIC Medically fit
REQUIREMENTS
Perfect eyesight and normal colour perception
12 years ago, I made the decision to join the This may come as a shock to you, but I actually
RSN as a Naval Diver. Since then, every single day studied Banking and Finance at Ngee Ann Polytechnic.
has been an adventure. No other career pays you to It may seem like a huge leap of faith to go from
banking to combat diving, but even then, I knew I
jump out of a plane from thousands of feet above
wanted more than just to sit in front of a computer.
ground, shoot sophisticated weapons you only see
I wanted to serve a higher purpose. It was during my
in Hollywood movies and keep fit. Best of all, it isn't NS that I discovered that a career as a Naval Diver
as regimented as you would think. There are no in the RSN offers a wealth of exciting life experiences
strong barriers, allowing me to talk to my colleagues, that no other career could offer.
superiors and subordinates as friends.
At first, I had doubts that I'd be able to successfully
complete the training, as I heard that the training
Initially, I was worried about meeting the stringent
was gruelling. After all, I was a non-swimmer, and
fitness standards. What made it worse was that I Naval Divers are required to be masters of operating
wasn't a particularly good swimmer. But the training in the water. However, with the support and
wasn't just a physical test; it was also a mental test. encouragement of my fellow batch boys, and the
Realistically, as long as you're deemed medically fit guidance of my instructors, I managed to overcome
to become a Naval Diver, you do have what it takes to complete the training physically. It all boils down to whether you believe in your mind my doubts, and tell myself that if I set my mind to do it, and have the will to do it, I can do it!
that you can do so. With the right mindset, I went from swimming like a drowning dog, to winning medals at RSN swimming competitions! This mindset served me well and eventually enabled me to graduate as a Special Forces trooper, as well as become the first Naval Diver to
top the Chief Petty Officer Course. It continues to serve me well in my many adventures as a Naval Diver, from boarding crafts suspected
One of the defining moments in my career wasn't out in the field, but in the classroom. I was given the opportunity to pursue a one-year of conducting piracy activities along the Gulf of Aden, to checking and clearing oil tankers heading towards the vital Al Basrah Oil Terminal
course at the US Marine Corps Command and Staff College at Quantico, Virginia. I had the chance to learn about operational planning from in Iraq. This mindset is something that I strive to pass on to future Naval Divers, in my current role as an instructor and Platoon Commander
one of the most distinguished military units, while interacting with peers from around the world. Eventually, I was named a Distinguished of the Combat Diver Course.
Graduate, despite the tough competition amongst some of the finest military personnel in the world.
They say that when you choose a career that you love, you'll never have to “work” a single day of your life. Especially when you're in an
organisation that believes in investing in you. For instance, I'm currently pursuing a part-time Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, thanks to the
12 years on, and I still love every single day of this adventure. I love the fact that I am given the opportunity to serve the nation in a very
CLASS award, a study sponsorship from the RSN. What's more, being able to do a lot of exciting exercises with a close-knit family makes
unique way. And I love that I'm able to do so with colleagues who feel like my friends and family. being a Naval Diver in the RSN not just a career, but also an adventure with people you can trust your life with.
LTC Chew Kuok Hsin 3WO Hans Seah Chun Chong
Commanding Officer, Clearance Diving Group Instructor and Platoon Commander, Combat Diving Course
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